The Best Episodes of Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(95 votes)

   #1 - Joan of Arc

   S1:E111/17/2024

   Joan of Arc fervently believed that St. Catherine, St. Margaret and St. Michael appeared to her, and told her that she would be the one to deliver her home country of France from the Hundred Years’ War.

   Director:Elizabeth Chomko

   Writer:Kent Jones

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   7.6/10(63 votes)

   #2 - John the Baptist

   S1:E211/24/2024

   John the Baptist is born the son of a Levite, a member of the priestly class, but walks away from his father's traditions; then proclaims the coming of the Messiah, baptizing followers.

   Director:Matti Leshem

   Writer:Kent Jones

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   7.8/10(45 votes)

   #3 - Sebastian

   S1:E312/1/2024

   In the twilight years of the Roman Empire a soldier named Sebastian serves in the Praetorian Guard under the Emperor Diocletian; the Empire is declining and Diocletian is looking to restore it to glory.

   Director:Matti Leshem

   Writer:Kent Jones

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   7.8/10(43 votes)

   #4 - Maximilian Kolbe

   S1:E412/8/2024

   Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century to devout parents; as a child he had a vision of a visit from the Virgin Mary set him on a path toward religious service and martyrdom.

   Director:Elizabeth Chomko

   Writer:Kent Jones

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5. 

   7.5/10(27 votes)

   #5 - Francis of Assisi

   S1:E54/4/2025

   In the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.

   Director:Elizabeth Chomko

   Writer:Kent Jones

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   8.2/10(24 votes)

   #6 - Moses the Black

   S1:E64/11/2025

   In 4th century Egypt, Moses, a notorious bandit, undergoes a radical transformation after a moment of faith. At a desert monastery, he renounces violence to follow Christ.

   Director:Matti Leshem

   Writer:Kent Jones

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   6.6/10(35 votes)

   #7 - Mary Magdalene

   S1:E74/18/2025

   Mary Magdalene, once tormented, finds healing with Jesus of Nazareth. Freed from demons, she becomes his devoted follower, witnessing his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.

   Director:Matti Leshem

   Writer:Kent Jones

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